When did you start dating? We
officially started dating on January 1, 2011.

At what point did you begin dating long distance? We
were long distance from the get-go. He was in Massachusetts and I was in
Connecticut, so 200 miles were between us. The three-hour drive could sometimes
be up to five hours, depending on traffic.

How do you fill your days while you're
apart? I counted my blessings for full-time
jobs and our love of exercise during our long distance days! Fortunately, by
the time I would get out of work, workout, shower, and make dinner, it would be
late. It was the alone time (and even dinner time) when I would ache for him.

What do you find most difficult about being long
distance? I hated the
lack of normalcy. We didn't get to do weeknight
dates or just lounge and watch Chopped together. Saying goodnight meant a short
phone conversation, rather than cuddling and kisses.

How has long distance changed your relationship? I
think we've both grown up individually and together. I have become much better
about communicating my feelings. I learned to respect how he copes with his
emotions. We are both committed to each other, so it helps that we are a team!

What do you enjoy most about the
time you have together? I love being able
to hold hands, kiss, laugh, and just be in each other's presence. It sounds
cheesy, but it is so wonderful getting to be in the same moments together.

Is there any end in sight to your long distance days?The
distance days ended on February 18, 2012! M moved in with me--and now we're
blissfully domesticating together. I am genuinely happy now. It is still really
fresh living together, but it' is a dream come true. It is so nice to simply
have someone with whom to cook, watch TV, and go to the gym. In my case, this
person also happens to be my best friend and love of my life. Distance helped our
hearts grow stronger--I don't think we'll ever lose that appreciation.

This post has even more perspective on their year of long distance. I couldn't be more happy for M and Amanda to finally be together! Enjoy your Wednesday--and I'll see you all back here tomorrow :) Much love for all your anniversary wishes yesterday!

Yeah Amanda. She's such a sweetheart. I'm a former long distance dater myself and agree that it isn't an easy road. It makes you appreciate what little time you have. I'm much happier now that we share a zip code, address and last name!

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